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Company Description

As a purpose-driven organisation, we're all about the 'why'. Babington is committed to developing better futures: for individuals, organisations, and society. For us that means developing skills and creating opportunity for individuals and organisations to perform at their very best.

We are innovators in Education and Training so why not apply now and join us in Developing Better Futures.

Position

Job Title: Business Development Manager (BDM)

Location: Remote

Salary: From £32,000 + Generous Commission Scheme

Working days: Monday to Friday

As part of our continued growth, Babington is seeking a proactive and experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our remote team. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven sales professional with a passion for apprenticeships, particularly in the professional service sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new apprenticeship starts and exceed KPIs across England
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through a solution-focused approach.
• Build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, providing tailored apprenticeship solutions and excellent account management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery of apprenticeship programmes.
• Advise clients on the Apprenticeship Levy and demonstrate the ROI of apprenticeships to support their business needs.
• Manage administrative tasks to ensure smooth learner sign-ups.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience in apprenticeship sales
• Successful track record in exceeding sales targets.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative sales skills.
• Experience presenting to senior decision-makers, both in-person and remotely.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office and CRM systems (advantageous).
• Full UK driving license and ability to travel nationally, as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with generous commission scheme.
• Work remotely with the flexibility to manage your own time.
• Be part of a rapidly growing team with exciting opportunities for personal development and career progression.

If you're passionate about making a difference through apprenticeships and have the drive to succeed, we want to hear from you. Apply today to help shape the future of apprenticeship programmes across the UK!

Other information

What's in it for you?

Babington is an inclusive, welcoming and supportive place to work with a fantastic culture which supports each employees learning, development and career growth.

• 25 days annual leave and 8 Public Bank Holidays
• Bupa Healthcare Cash plan; reimbursements for dental, health assessments & prescriptions
• .Additional annual leave purchase scheme to buy up to 5 extra days
• Babington Rewards; includes cashback, discounts off online and retail stores.
• Commission capped at 150%

We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role.

To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team.

Babington is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues and we implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Dependent on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are also committed to promoting equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations.